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fjrono truck still a winner Orono and district new claim to fame Orono and district now has a new claim to fame. Throughout the entire T own of Newcaste residents in this area are least apt to purchase ' dog licences and sale of such licences in Orono and district are do\Vn considerably this year over that of 1980, According to Joanne Lloyd, animal control officer for the Town of Newcastle sale of licences are down this year throughout the Town and especially so in Orono and district. Lloyd points out that there is provision for a minimum fine of $23.00 through Town legislation tor violators of the cfog by-law and that the ; Town- is making periodic checks throughout the community. community. It is also pointed out that purchase of licences may be made at a number of places in the Town including Toms and Sons. Newcastle, Town Halls in Bowman ville and Hampton and as well at the licence bureau in Bowmanville Bowmanville and at the Dog Pound. A licence for a dog costs $17.00 while a licence for a neutered or spayed dog is • reduced in cost to $10.00. The 1933 which arrived in Orono almost fifty years ago was a winner then and still is a winner. winner. . It has often been told of the pride taken in bringing the then new truck into the to replace out-dated fire equipment. The case still exists but in a different avenue of endeavour. Jack Mercer with grandson John Mercei' stand on the running board of the vehicle which recently won first prize for Best Original Rig in a parade held in Hamilton. According to Jack vehicles were in the parade from various parts of the province and as well from part of the United States. He said he was surprised that the 1933 truck from-Orono won first prize. The truck is still in working condition. It is maintained by the Orono Firefighters Association and used in local parades and contests. Town yet to review Sign by-law conditions Published Every Wednesday Orono Weekly Times* Wednesday June 24,1981 Hospital holds Orono annual meeting U.C.W. A fire August 20th, 1980, at Memorial Hospital in Bowmanville influenced many sectors of the annual reports presented, at Memorials annual meeting last week in Bowmanville. The treasurer reported that major operations were down by some 20 percent over that of previous years and the fire had also affected the delivery of new boms at the hospital. Both surgical and maternity were interrupted due to, the fire in the 1950 wing of the hospital. Administration and members of the board are ' hopeful however that approval approval will be given for the construction of a new wing to the -hospital which must be ' approved by the Ministry of Health. Such new accomoda- "tipn would allow a con- * siderable increase in chronic care and as well increased emphasis emphasis on day surgery and most other aspects of the hospital work. Thé cost of the fire was $228,493 with the insurance (continued page 3) ( SALAD SUPPER IN KÊNDAL The Kendal United'Church is holding a salad supper at the church today, Wednesday. Sittings at 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. MOTHER AND DAUGHTER BANQUET The Orono Brownies and Girl Guides held their annual Mother and Daughter banquet on Monday evening in the hasemeqt of the Orono United Church. A delicious pot luck «upper was enjoyed. Presentations were made to Barb Patterson Patterson and Janet Standeven who are leaving the Orono Brownie Pack as leaders. The Brownies entertained with a number of action songs and the Guides presented a play' relating to the beginning of guiding. HONOURED AT FAMILY PARTY ■' Mrs. ♦Jim Tamblyn, Orono and her youngest grandson, Adam Coons were honoured Saturday at a family lawn party held at Gary and Jean MacDougal's, Oshawa to celebrate their recent birthdays. In attendance were Ross & Michele Tamblyn and Milton of Laval, Quebec and Jeremy Coons, Woodbridge spent the week-end with Mrs. Tamblyn and Carrie Thmblyn, Oshawa returned with them for a holiday. About 30 ladies were in attendance attendance at the U.C.W. General Meeting, held in the Main Hall at Orono United Church on Thurs. evening, June 18. President, Mrs. O. Challice welcomed everyone, and opened the meeting by reading a poem "The Master Painter". 1 Business was conducted and announcements made. A bale of good used clothing will be packed in the fall - also Unit 3 are having a fashion show. A letter was read from the U.C.W. foster chile) in. Haiti, thanking for all the help arid extra financial financial gifts at Christmas. Devotional theme was "Thoughts of the Seasons", and was given by the ladies of .Unit 1. Mrs. D. Barrett gave .poems from Writings of four authors. 1. The Call of Spring, Spring, by a Scottish 'writer; 2. Contentment in Spring; 3. A May Morning and 4. a poem by Robert Browning. Mrs. G. Carson mentioned the miracles contained in a package of seeds - dime's worth of something known only to God. Mrs. W. Wan- nan brought thoughts about God's flowers on earth - particularly particularly the ones blooming in summer. Mrs. Barnett mentioned mentioned the beauty seen in the common white daisies. Everyone joined in singing "In the Garden" with Mrs. B. Touchburn as pianist. Offering Offering was received and dedicated with a prayer. Mrs. E. Billings introduced the guest t speaker - Mrs. Beatrice Campbell of Bowmanville, who' is dedicated, along with many others, to bringing about the building of a Participation Hôuse in this area. Crippled children go to crippled children's centres, but when they become adults - they graduate back to home and parents. Thus, the need for these centres for crippled and disabled young adults. A Participation Participation House was opened in Markham, Ont. about (continued page 2) Some confusion appeared to reign when Don Smith, planning planning director for the Town of Newcastle came prepared to disciiss the now controversial Town's Sign by-law on Monday Monday night. He stated he had both the town clerk and the chief building inspector present present in the understanding that council members were to consider consider the Sign by-law. Members of council did follow up with some discussion discussion of the by-law but any conclusions have been defer- rbd to a future meeting of council, Counc. Woodyard stated that staff hàd prepared copies of the by-law for all members of council and it was his feeling feeling that meHibei$ would read the by-laws with consideration consideration being ipade in the near future. Counci members during during a break in the meeting said they were unaware that 'they would be considering the by-law on «Monday. In addressing council members Smith pointed out that staff had been placed in a difficult position with the passing of the resolution in that staff would not enforce the conditions of the by-law pending a review by council. Smith said the department was not proceeding with compliance compliance lett&s at this time as requested by council. He also said he was at a loss to know what council members wanted to discuss as to the by-law. He stated a number of options were open to council including the repeal of the by-law, amendments amendments to the by-law, an extension extension of the time limit to bring pasting signs into conformity conformity or enforcement of the by-law. , Mayor Rickard suggested council may considèr and extension extension of the time limit for conformity but was unwilling on Monday to present such a motion. Counc. Harare said she ' had noticed a number of new signs being installed over the (continued page 3) In appreciation of leaders . Miss Bonnie Hardy (left) and ' Gary ( Thajer (right) members of the, Pontypool- Pines Judo Club present their instructor Ray Wilson with a cake and plaque in appreciation appreciation for his work and those of other leaders during the past year. The Pôqtypool-Pines club with a membership of some thirty-five coiripleted a most successful year winning over 100' trophies and awards in competitions far and near. Wilson said the kids had a year and recently recently won an Ontario championship. championship. Club r membership ranges in age from 8 years to 17 years. . Most are returning to the club activities' this . coming 'September.' ,